Day Trips in Greece: 15 Worth a Whole Day

Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - The Odeon and the sanctuary of Asclepius

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,316 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $40Our pick

Explore Athens’ Acropolis and Museum with a licensed guide, ancient theaters, Parthenon treasures, skip-line museum entry, and practical tips.

“Very informative, enough information to keep it interesting but not overwhelming with deep facts. Chrysa was friendly and fun, she lead the group brilliantly and her storytelling and explanations were excellent. It was well organised from start to finish. Warning- if taking a child on a child ticket, they may check your passport/ ID for verification. This wasn't in the guidance but happened to a few people. This is hopefully useful for other guests.”

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Athens: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

2.Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,882 reviews · from $38

Walk Athens’ Acropolis with a licensed guide, clear headsets, and close-up views of the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and ancient theaters.

“Knowledgeable engaging guide, easy to understand her English. She really made the tour. Excellent guiding.”

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Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

3.Greek Food Walking Tour in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,740 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87Top rated

Taste Greek street food, market produce, wine, olive oil, and loukoumades while exploring central Athens with a local guide.

“Tonia was engaging and attended to multiple allergy restrictions within the group. The tour took us to 6 or 7 different establishments with one location being a full traditional meal. We tried several common local dishes and treats and walked through the nearby markets. Definitely feel the value exceeded the cost.”

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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Best value

See Athens from an open-top bus, with flexible stops for the Acropolis, museums, Piraeus, and the Riviera beaches.

“Let people know ahead of time that there’s 3 separate routes and that it costs 5 euros more to add each route before making a purchase. Especially in the city of Athens”

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Athens: Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

5.Mythology of Delphi, Museum and Arachova Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,008 reviews · from $31

Visit Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, museum, and mountain village of Arachova on a guided day trip from Athens with transport included.

“The bus was very comfortable. The boarding process was smooth and the staff were efficient. The service was punctual and kept to stated times. The driver was skilled and the ride was smooth. Our guide Marianna was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, being a Professor of history, she made the narrative interesting and enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour.”

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Zakynthos: Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

6.Shipwreck Beach with Blue Caves Land & Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,774 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

See Zakynthos by minibus and glass-bottom boat, from Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves to olive groves, swimming stops, and village life.

“Zach, the leader, was great. The beaches chosen were fabulous.”

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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

7.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,714 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91

See Athens by private Mercedes, from the Acropolis and Agora to Mount Lycabettus, with local insight, Greek lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“This was a wonderful day! Our time in Athens was too short to try to navigate alone. Sebastian was AMAZING! We covered so much in one day, and even ended with a wonderful meal. I loved the private tour with just the two of us and our informative guide. Definitely 100% worth it and would do again!”

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Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

8.Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,579 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $41

Walk Athens with an archaeologist, visit the Acropolis and Parthenon, then connect the ruins to daily life at the Acropolis Museum.

“Our tour guide was Annie. She was incredibly knowledgeable and very clear in her delivery of facts. I can honestly say, that she was k e of the best tour guides ans my husband and I have travelled extensively.”

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Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

9.Acropolis: Acropolis and Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,442 reviews · from $36

Review of Athens Walks’ Acropolis tour, with expert guides, Parthenon views, practical tips, ticket choices, and honest value advice.

“Anna was an amazing tour guide. Exceptionally knowledgeable and personable, she made my solo trip to Athens that much better. Full of humour and banter whilst giving in depth descriptions and insights to each of the sites we visited. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting the city. I went on the 8.30 tour and I’d recommend going early as we started to see it get busier and busier.”

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Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

10.Zakinthos: Shipwreck Beach and Blue Caves Land and Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,359 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $58

Explore Zakynthos by minibus and boat, with Shipwreck Beach, Blue Caves, swimming stops, island views, and a 2,000-year-old olive tree.

“Our guide George was great. Pick up was right at the hotel so we didn't have to walk anywhere. We visited the Xigia Sulfur beach, took a boat trip from the beautiful Porto Vromi. The boat trip was 2 hours, we visited Navagio beach, swam near the caves and the white beach. Then visited the Navagio viewpoint to take beautiful pictures.We also visited the oldest olive tree where there was free tasting of olive products. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

11.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Visit Lake Vouliagmeni, Sounio Beach, and Poseidon’s seaside temple on a small-group Athens tour with hotel pickup and sunset views.

“Great compliments to our guide Athena! She did her best to make the history fun to learn about and keep the group engaged. The drive was comfortable and the tips she shared, about how to best spend the time at the Temple, were really helpful!”

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

12.Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,191 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $41

Trek Crete’s Samaria Gorge from Chania with transport, an English guide, a ferry ride, and free time at Agia Roumeli.

“Sara was an excellent host and very thoroughly explained everything we needed to know prior to arriving at the gorge. The bus does stop at a cafe before entering the gorge so you will have an opportunity to get a sando or snack bars. Sara’s instructions were very clear and easy to follow & she was extremely knowledgeable. She gave us recommended times to hit each major checkpoint to ensure everyone kept pace within a manageable timeframe. The hike is almost entirely downhill and there are some extremely steep and slippery slopes. It is manageable if you are prepared.m: you absolutely need hiking boots w ankle support or sneakers with…”

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From Athens: Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

13.Delphi Full Day V.R. Audio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,028 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

Explore Delphi from Athens by air-conditioned bus with VR audio guidance, museum entry, mountain villages, and excellent value at $30.

“Definitely recommend. Bus was on time and our tour guide Vasilis was great. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history, and although this isn’t a guided tour, he provided us with plenty of information about the site/surrounding locations on the bus. He was also really friendly and kept everyone interested by adding humour to things he was explaining. A credit to the tour company. Delphi itself is definitely worth the visit, and regarding the other reviews which mention traffic, on a Saturday in November it was fine. One thing I would say is if you are under 25 it’s worth buying your ticket there, as it’s half price…”

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Athens Full Day Private Tour

14.Athens Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $244

See Athens highlights in one day with Acropolis entry, private transport, Greek lunch, Lycabettus views, and free time in Plaka.

“My husband booked this tour because we did not have a lot of time to spend in Athens, and we wanted to see many of the famous sights. Petros picked us up on time, and kept us on track without stress or pressure to hasten our visit. He was full of knowledge about both the history of Athens and what city life is like in contemporary context. He was extremely considerate when I had an urgent call of nature. It was truly a pleasure to meet and get to know him, and his kindness made all the difference in how we experienced this great city. We look forward to coming…”

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